Common Cattail
The Common Cattail is dispersed throughout much of the United States. It can be found in shallow water that is either standing or slow moving. Ditches, ponds, marshes and lakes are all places where the Common Cattail is found in abundance. It has sturdy rhizomes that provide nutrition for water fowl and in the past the leaves of the Cattail were used by Native American's to weave mats.
The Cattail is very difficult to start from seed, and typically takes several years to develop into a large plant. Expansion through the utilization of the plants rhizomes is a more effective way to initiate its establishment. It should be planted outside during the fall planting season.
- Common Name: Common Cattail
- Latin Name: Typha latifolia
- Type: Herb
- Cycle: Perennial
- Origin: Native
- Height: 36-72"
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Seeds Per Pound: 10,000,000
- Seeding Rate: 1
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.